FRENCH ONION TURKEY SHEPHERD'S PIE

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In this healthier version of a traditional recipe, I punch up the flavor of turkey with caramelized onions and brandy, cut saturated fat with heart-healthy canola oil, and save a few calories for a sprinkling of gooey cheese. Serve with a side of lemony green beans and everyone's happy! -Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 pound potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 large onions, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 tablespoon canola oil
2-1/4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound extra-lean ground turkey
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brandy or additional reduced-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup frozen peas
1/3 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese

Steps:

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onions and 1/4 teaspoon salt in oil until softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until deep golden brown., Drain potatoes. Mash with 1/4 cup broth and pepper; set aside and keep warm., In a nonstick skillet, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the flour, brandy, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and remaining broth and salt. Cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until thickened. Stir in peas and onion mixture., Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray; spread with potato mixture. Bake, covered, at 375° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 803mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges